Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration
Item | Description |
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1 | Server |
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2 | PS/2 interface adapter or USB interface adapter* |
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3 | UTP CAT5 cable or higher |
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4 | UTP CAT5 cable or higher |
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5 | KVM cable |
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6 | Main HP IP Console Switch |
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7 | Local port |
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8 | Cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch |
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*Not shown |
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Cascading an HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 with another HP KVM Server Console Switch G2
Locate a UTP CAT5 cable or higher and connect one end to the server connection port on the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2.
NOTE: To perform a firmware upgrade for a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 and all attached interface adapters, you must locally connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 to access the local OSD.
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